Technical Sales Engineer

Who We Are

Saunders is an Australian integrated infrastructure services business. We engineer, build and maintain critical infrastructure across Defence & Government, Water, Energy, and Resources & Industrials.

We partner with leading organisations to deliver high-compliance projects and long-term asset support in operationally sensitive environments.

At Saunders, you’ll work on projects that matter, alongside skilled people, with opportunities to apply your expertise, broaden your experience, take on new challenges and shape your career as our business grows.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a motivated and organised

Technical Sales Engineer to join the Saunders Automation & Engineering team at our office based in Perth, WA on a permanent full-time basis to join a growing team.

Reporting to the Business Development Manager (Australia West), you will be involved in identifying new opportunities and working closely with our sales team, customers and partners to convert them into successful outcomes for our control systems business and the wider engineering group.

This will include preparation of proposals and quotations including building cost estimates, writing tender schedules and performing technical and commercial evaluations of suppliers.

Following successful appointment, there will be opportunity to take on greater responsibility for external business development activities including direct client engagement and opportunity development.

The role will also include supporting project delivery across the wider business and actively participate within the team to promote a productive and friendly culture.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Essential

• Technical know-how of Electrical Products and Control Systems Solutions
• Relevant experience in a similar industry/environment
• Innovative problem solving and approach to engineering solutions
• Experience in sales support, business development coordination, tender administration, proposal preparation or a related role.
• The ability to understand technical information and coordinate with subject matter experts and engineers.
• Strong written communication, document preparation and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Desirable

• Tertiary or trade qualification in Engineering

The Benefits

At Saunders, we invest in our people because we believe it makes our team stronger and better equipped to deliver on our promise and values of OneTeam, Zero Harm, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity and Respect.

• A competitive remuneration and rewards package.
• Cost-of-living discounts.
• Additional paid leave days.
• Paid parental leave.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• A supportive workplace culture.
• Years of Service recognition and rewards.

Join a growing company and gain exposure to a diverse range of industrial projects and clients at an exciting time in the industry.

How To Apply

To apply, please click the apply button and upload a copy of your resume. The successful applicants must have full working rights in Australia, be able to provide contactable references, complete a criminal record check and undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug & alcohol screening. We appreciate the time and effort that goes into each application. Unfortunately, because of the volume of applications we receive, we aren’t able to respond to every applicant.

Saunders embraces the values of an innovative and diverse workforce and recognises that inclusion sets us all up for success. We encourage applications from people of all ages, individuals with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, ADF veterans, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and other culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment experience and supportive workplace. All suitably qualified or experienced applicants will be considered. Please contact Sign in to view email for a confidential discussion.